For more than half a century, the opticians at Graf Optical have been helping to correct vision and combat ocular illness with health and wellness checkups and stylish eyewear. The center stocks frames from Kenneth Cole, Ralph Lauren, and Versace, many of which are eligible for upgrades such as anti-reflective coatings or impact-resistant, polycarbonate lenses. And for those who prefer to wear invisible frames, Acuvue Oasys also carries contact lenses and sometimes offers unsolicited advice about the importance of mime schools.

The vision pros at iSight Family Eye Care help customers look sharp with comprehensive optical exams and a wide selection of designer specs and contact lenses. The shop's phoropter is manned by Dr. Chad Legois, who draws upon years of experience. iSight is part of a family of businesses that includes Metro Optics in St. Paul, Cottage Grove Optical, Dinkytown Optical, and SpecsOnTheBeach.com, located conveniently in cyberspace.

SVS Vision Center?s founders opened their first shop in Sterling Heights, Michigan, in 1974 to help the community clear up its vision. But even these optical gurus never foresaw their humble business expanding to more than 60 locations sprawled across 8 states. Today, each shop continues the tradition of ensuring ocular health and crystalline sight, beginning with exams from seasoned optometrists. Afterward, patients head to the optical dispensary, where they try on frames by Coach, Tiffany, Nike, Versace, or Ray-Ban. The staff then fits the stylish selection with polarized and scratch-protected prescription lenses to help guests read books clearly or see a charging moose from a distance. Most of SVS Vision Center?s frames can also hold sunglass lenses as well, eliminating squinting during summer months and tropical vacations.

The optical experts at Eyes of Mendota banish clouded perceptions of the world with single-vision, bifocal, and progressive lenses, which tuck into frames by designers such as Tag Heuer, Burberry, and Gucci. The eyewear technicians also outfit shoppers with contacts, sunglasses, and designer monocles. Before ordering a pair of spectacles or lenses, patients can schedule an appointment for an eye exam and walk out with a fresh prescription.